Feminist Art Gallery facts for kids
| Established | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Type | Art gallery, collective, museum |
| Founder | Allyson Mitchell Deirdre Logue |
The Feminist Art Gallery (often called FAG) is a special art space in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was started in 2010 by two artists, Allyson Mitchell and Deirdre Logue. This gallery is known for being a place where many different artists can show their work.
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About the Gallery
The Feminist Art Gallery was created in 2010 by artists Allyson Mitchell and Deirdre Logue. They wanted to make a unique place for art.
What Makes FAG Different?
FAG is not like a typical art gallery. It offers a space for art shows and helps artists who are just starting out. It especially supports artists from diverse backgrounds. These are artists who might not always get a chance to show their work in traditional galleries.
Instead of artists sending in proposals, the founders, Mitchell and Logue, find artists in a different way. They ask friends and other artists for suggestions. This means they act as "feral curators," finding talent in unexpected places.
Art for Everyone
At FAG, the art shown is not for sale. This is another way it differs from many galleries. Instead, artists receive money from donations. These donations come from a special "matronage program." This helps artists get paid for their work without having to sell it.
Special Projects and Collaborations
FAG has worked on many interesting projects. One of their most famous projects is a series of banners.
The Banner Project
The banners were funded by the University of Brighton for an exhibition. This exhibition was called "Civil Partnerships - Art & Activism for Equality." The banners were made from crocheted granny squares. They had powerful messages like "WE CAN’T COMPETE" and "WE WON’T COMPETE." Other banners read "WE CAN’T KEEP UP" and "WE WON’T KEEP DOWN." These slogans show FAG's main idea: they question why artists should always try to be "winners" in a competitive art world. They also explore how to be part of the art system while still challenging it.
Working with Other Art Spaces
The Feminist Art Gallery has teamed up with many important art institutions. They have worked with places like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Tate Modern. In 2015, they were even artists in residence at the Art Gallery of Ontario. They have also done projects with other galleries such as The Power Plant and The Gallery of York University.
